120 Words Every 10th Grader Should Know Flashcards
contemptuous
showing contempt; scornful.
“she was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race”
dilapidated
(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect / in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
“old, dilapidated buildings”
effervescent
vivacious and enthusiastic.
“effervescent young people”
erudite
having or showing great knowledge or learning.
“Ken could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion”
fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
“a fervent supporter of the revolution”
incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
“the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath”
iniquity
immoral or grossly unfair behaviour.
“a den of iniquity”
lucrative
producing a great deal of profit.
“a lucrative career as a stand-up comedian”
myriad
a countless or extremely great number of people or things.
“there’s a myriad of islands to explore”
ostracize
- exclude from a society or group.
“she was declared a witch and ostracized by the villagers” - exclude from a society or group.
“she was declared a witch and ostracized by the villagers”
pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
“she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions”
quandary
- a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
“Kate was in a quandary” - state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
vehement
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
“her voice was low but vehement”
rescind
revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement) / cancel officially
tactful
having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
“they need a tactful word of advice”
surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
“he surmised that something must be wrong”
adulterate
render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.
“the brewer is said to adulterate his beer”
ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
“an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident”
condescend
show that one feels superior; be patronizing.
“take care not to condescend to your reader”
* do something in such a way as to emphasize that one clearly regards it as below one’s dignity or level of importance.
“he condescended to see me at my hotel”
cajole
to persuade with flattery
corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
“the witness had corroborated the boy’s account of the attack”
copious
abundant in supply or quantity.
“she took copious notes”
dictum
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
“the dicta of High Court Judges”
* a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
“the old dictum ‘might is right’”
egalitarian
believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
“a fairer, more egalitarian society”
apposite
apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
“an apposite quotation”
apt
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
“the theme could not be more apt”
uncanny
strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
